Forced labor
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Coercion of individuals to work against their will, whether through intimidation, violence, or human trafficking.
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Forced labor can lead to permanent mental and physical illness and, in some circumstances, death.
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Enact clear policies against forced labor and pay equal attention to eliminating forced labor from supply chains.
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Child labor
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Employment of children under the legal minimum age.
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Child labor deprives children of the right to an education and a childhood and limits opportunities in later life. It can cause malnutrition, depression, and premature aging,
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Enact clear policies against child labor, including creating transparency across supply chains. Companies should consider working with third-party advisory firms to ensure their supply chains are free from child and forced labor.
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Marginalization of indigenous people
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Exclusion and disregard of native people that differ in traditions and culture from the wider population.
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Indigenous people face displacement, marginalization, and human rights abuses. Severing the bond between native people and their land often leads to the erosion of identity, culture, and livelihood. Encroachment on indigenous land can lead to the destruction of sacred or culturally significant sites.
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Consult with and invest in indigenous communities and recognize them as key stakeholders.Work with them to uphold their rights.
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Personal data breaches
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Breach of security leading to the unauthorized access, use, destruction, loss, alteration, or disclosure of personal data.
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People have a right to privacy. Personal data beaches are a direct breach of human rights.
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Enact clear policies on data privacy and security, including training employees for both office-based and remote work. The EU implemented the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018, protecting European citizens’ data privacy rights and punishing non-compliance with fines of up to EUR20million ($22.7 million) or 4% of annual global turnover, whichever is greater. The California Consumer Privacy Act came into force on January 1, 2020.
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Low wages
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Wages that are insufficient to support a satisfactory standard of living.
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Employees on low wages can suffer from increased stress, poverty, and poor health.
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Implement clear HR policies that ensure all workers are paid fairly.
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Job insecurity
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Concerns regarding the continuity of employment or the removal of workers’ rights.
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Job insecurity can cause behavioral and emotional changes that impede workers' performance and welfare.
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Implement clear HR policies that ensure all workers have their rights protected and are offered adequate training opportunities.
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